Outstanding Ontario

Outstanding Ontario

To many the natural wonder that is Niagara Falls is well known, however this 14 night fly drive tour will leave you awe-struck for many more reasons!

Discover some of Canada’s finest cities, Toronto, Ottawa and Niagara-on-the-Lake that just ooze charm and character not to mention countless lakes and rivers, miles of coastline, majestic mountains and sprawling forests that form the natural wonderland that is Ontario.

Day 1
Toronto Arrival

Arrive in Toronto, the city of boundless energy and true imagination. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight – Toronto

Hotel:
Standard – Eaton Chelsea
Superior – Hotel Le Germain

Day 2
Toronto

Experience the sights of Canada’s largest and most diverse city with the Hop-On/Hop-Off City Tour. Enjoy the fun and informative commentary of the live guides and take in the city’s sights as you relax aboard our antique British double-deckers or trolleys. There are 24 official stops to choose from, allowing guests to explore Toronto at their own pace. A harbour and island cruise is included in the tour (May – Oct, subject to weather conditions).

Overnight – Toronto

Hotel:
Standard – Eaton Chelsea
Superior – Hotel Le Germain

Day 3
Toronto

Continue your Hop-On/Hop-Off City Tour. Be sure not to miss the CN Tower (included) – Standing 553.33 metres tall, this symbol of Toronto and Canada not only offers sweeping panoramic views but also a world of entertainment

Overnight – Toronto

Hotel:
Standard – Eaton Chelsea
Superior – Hotel Le Germain

Day 4
Toronto to Kingston
262 km

Collect your rental car and travel to Kingston. Stop in the city of Peterborough, which boasts the world’s highest lift locks, literally lifting pleasure crafts, along with the water they float in, 20 metres (65 feet) straight up. Visit the Peterborough Lift Lock Visitor Centre (admission not included), and view hydraulic lift lock, slides and films about the Trent-Severn Waterway. You will also see a working model and experience the sights and sounds of lift lock construction at the turn of the century. Take the time to visit Fort Henry National Historic Site (admission not included) near Kingston. A living museum of military life, Fort Henry was built between 1832 and 1834 to repel an American invasion that never came. The fort, once the largest military establishment in Upper Canada, now offers visitors a glimpse of a soldier’s life of those days, through guided tours, soldier’s parades and drills.

Day 5
Kingston to Ottawa
198 km

Begin the day with a short drive to Gananoque for a cruise through the 1000 Islands. Continue to the nation’s capital, Ottawa. With unique history, geography and lifestyle, it offers a wide variety of urban attractions: many of Canada’s best museums and cultural facilities, as well as the Parliament Buildings and other historical structures and major institutions located in the Capital Area.

Overnight – Ottawa

Hotel:
Standard – Hotel Indigo
Superior – Fairmont Cheateau Laurier

Day 6
Ottawa Sightseeing

Situated on the Ottawa River, Ottawa is a unique mix of old and new, history and technology, excitement and relaxation. Included today is the Hop-On/Hop-Off City Tour. Your ticket allows you to tour our nation’s capital at your own pace, or for a two hour fully narrated tour.

Overnight – Ottawa

Hotel:
Standard – Hotel Indigo
Superior – Fairmont Cheateau Laurier

Day 7
Ottawa to Huntsville
339 km

Time to travel again, heading west into Algonquin Provincial Park. Take your time and enjoy the scenery and visit the interpretation centre and watch out for wildlife. Continue to Huntsville for your 2-night stay.

Overnight – Huntsville

Hotel:
Standard – Deerhurst Resort
Superior – Deerhurst Resort

Day 8
Huntsville

Warm weather activities and amenities are yours to enjoy today, spend some time by one of the lakes in the area, rent a canoe or perhaps golf is more to your taste – there are dozens of courses in the area.

Overnight – Huntsville

Hotel:
Standard – Deerhurst Resort
Superior – Deerhurst Resort

Day 9
Huntsville to Manitoulin Island
367 km

Leaving Deerhurst Resort this morning, you head towards Manitoulin Island – the largest freshwater island in the world.

Overnight – Little Current

Hotel:
Standard – Manitoulin Hotel
Superior – Manitoulin Hotel

Day 10
Manitoulin Island

The day is free to explore Manitoulin Island. Manitoulin communities have beautiful public beaches, often accompanied by parks and playgrounds. Hiking trails meander through the Manitoulin landscape. The island has a great many quiet roads, ideal for an exploratory “drive in the country” or cycling adventure and miles of varied and spectacular shoreline. Take the 1.5-hour walking tour with the Great Spirit Circle Trail that specializes in Authentic Aboriginal Experience (not included).

Overnight – Little Current

Hotel:
Standard – Manitoulin Hotel
Superior – Manitoulin Hotel

Day 11
Manitoulin Island to Bruce Peninsula
111 km + ferry

Today you are leaving Manitoulin Island and heading south east to Tobermory – a true paradise for naturalists, photographers, divers, hikers, kayakers, leisure-seekers, golfers and art lovers. Tobermory offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, rest and relaxation, sweet and clean air and water, and scenery that is absolutely breath-taking.

Day 12
Tobermory

The day is free to explore the area. Hike the majestic cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment along the world famous Bruce Trail or the inland trails of Bruce Peninsula National Park, enjoy diving or snorkelling in the Fathom Five National Marine Park – many shipwrecks make the park a popular scuba diving destination – or take a glass bottom boat tour (not included), allowing you to see the shipwrecks without having to get wet.

Day 13
Tobermory to Niagara-on-the-Lake
382 km

Today, take a journey along the shores of Lake Huron and Lake Ontario to Niagara-on-the-lake. To many Niagara is more than the spectacle of Niagara Falls, it’s the aroma of ripening grapes for wine and the taste of succulent fresh fruit, its theme parks or to history buffs, the 20 historical museums, two reconstructed forts, along with the historic charm of Niagaraon- the-Lake.

Day 14
Explore Niagara Falls

Spend the day exploring Niagara Falls and the various activities and attractions in the region. We have included the Niagara Falls Adventure Pass, this pass offers you admission to many of Niagara Falls most popular attractions while avoiding long wait times. Simply reserve a time that’s convenient for you and proceed to the priority entrance at your given time, bypassing all line-ups (except at Hornblower Cruises). Attractions included in the pass are: Hornblower Niagara Cruises, White Water Walk, Journey Behind the Falls, Niagara Fury.

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